Russian advance

Russian advance in Kursk Oblast slows but possible offensives in Sumy and Chernihiv remain — ISW

Russian forces continue fighting Ukraine’s Defense Forces near Sudzha, but their advance toward the border in Russia’s Kursk Oblast has slowed, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on March 13.

14 March 2025, 11:55 AM

Russian troops enter Novocheretuvate in Donetsk Oblast – DeepState

Footage emerged online showing Russian forces raising their flag in the village of Novocheretuvate, located on the Novopavlivka front in Donetsk Oblast, confirming the enemy presence there, DeepState reported on Feb. 20.

21 February 2025, 08:03 AM

Ukraine battles Russian advances near Zaporizhzhya, Zelenivka, Andriivka — DeepState

Russian forces have advanced near the village of Zaporizhzhya in Donetsk Oblast, according to battlefield analysis from DeepState. An updated battle map released overnight on Feb. 8-9 indicates that Russian troops have gained ground near three settlements in Donetsk Oblast.

9 February 2025, 11:48 AM

Russian forces advance south of Pokrovsk - DeepState

The Russian forces have advanced near two settlements in the Pokrovsk direction of Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group wrote on Feb. 6.

6 February 2025, 09:22 AM

Velyka Novosilka falls, pressure mounts on Pokrovsk

Russian troops have taken full control of the village of Velyka Novosilka on the southwestern outskirts of Pokrovsk, a city of strategic importance for the Ukrainian defense in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Jan. 29.

29 January 2025, 09:00 AM

Russian forces push in Toretsk, threaten Dnipropetrovsk Oblast border

Russian troops advanced in Toretsk, as well as near Andriivka and Novoyelizavetivka in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram shortly after midnight on Jan. 27, posting updated maps of the frontlines.

27 January 2025, 08:35 AM

Battle for Pokrovsk: Novovasylivka falls to Russian forces

Russian troops have seized the village of Novovasylivka on the southwestern outskirts of Pokrovsk, a key city for the Ukrainian defense in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported shortly after midnight on Jan. 23.

23 January 2025, 08:49 AM

Ukraine retakes ground near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk as Russia makes gains in seven directions - ISW

The Ukrainian Defense Forces have recaptured lost positions near Chasiv Yar and Toretsk, however, Russia advanced in Kursk Oblast and near Kupyansk, Lyman, Chasiv Yar, Toretsk, Kurakhove, and Velyka Novosilka, ISW wrote on Jan. 19.

20 January 2025, 08:00 AM

Russian forces seize three villages on outskirts of Pokrovsk

Russian troops seized the villages of Pishchane, Slovyanka, and Yasenove on the southern outskirts of Pokrovsk, the strategic city for Ukraine's defense in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported late on Jan. 16.

17 January 2025, 08:54 AM

Ukrainian miners blow up unique Pokrovsk mine to deny Russians underground access

Pokrovsk mine workers planted explosives under one of the shafts to prevent Russian forces from accessing underground tunnels, the New York Times wrote on Jan. 15.

16 January 2025, 09:30 AM

Russian troops gain ground in Donetsk and Kursk oblasts

The Russian forces have occupied Petropavlivka, Vozdvyzhenka, and Solone in Donetsk Oblast, as well as Novoivanivka, Leonidovo, and Oleksandriia in Kursk Oblast, Russia, DeepState monitoring group wrote on Jan. 10.

10 January 2025, 08:43 AM

Russian army advances near Kurakhove, Novoelizavetivka in Donetsk Oblast

The Russian military has advanced near Vozdvizhenka, Novoukrainka, Dalne, Solntsevka, Novoelizavetivka, Vovkove, Kurakhove, Shevchenko, and Terny in Ukraine's Donetsk Oblast, according to DeepState on Dec. 30.

30 December 2024, 07:38 PM

Russia occupies Trudove village in Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops seized the Ukrainian village of Trudove in Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Dec. 19.

19 December 2024, 08:56 AM

Russia occupies Hannivka in Donetsk Oblast

Russian troops seized the village of Hannivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Dec. 17.

17 December 2024, 09:09 AM

Russian forces push south 6 km from Pokrovsk in costly offensive

Russian forces are gaining tactical advantages on the southern outskirts of the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, Donetsk Oblast, but are suffering significant casualties, undermining their potential for further offensive operations, the U.S.-funded Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on Dec. 11.

12 December 2024, 08:36 AM

Russian forces advance near Pokrovsk and enter Sumy Oblast – DeepState

Russian occupying forces have advanced in several areas near Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast and crossed the border in Sumy Oblast near Kursk, DeepState monitoring group wrote on Dec. 10.

10 December 2024, 08:03 AM

Russian troops advance in Kurakhove and Trudove, Donetsk Oblast

The Russian troops have made advances in Kurakhove and the village of Trudove in the Kurakhove municipality in Donetsk Oblast, DeepState monitoring group wrote in its report on Dec. 9.

9 December 2024, 08:01 AM

Russian forces occupy four Ukrainian villages

Russian troops seized the villages of Novopustynka, Stari Terny, Illinka, and Volodmyrivka in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 08:13 AM

Intersection of three Ukrainian oblasts in focus of Russian advance

Russian troops have advanced near the cities of Toretsk and Pokrovsk and are continuing a dangerous offensive near the strategic village of Velyka Novosilka on the border of Ukraine’s Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya, and Dnipropetrovsk oblasts, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) reported on Dec. 3.

4 December 2024, 11:07 AM

Russian troops make gains in Pokrovsk sector and in Kursk Oblast

Russian troops advanced in the city of Kurakhove in the Pokrovsk front sector, as well as near Novyi Komar and Berestove in Ukraine’s Donetsk Oblast, the DeepState monitoring group reported on Telegram early on Dec. 2.

2 December 2024, 08:38 AM

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